Scots Strictly Come Dancing star reveals engagement and comes out in sweet post
dailyrecord.co.ukFormer Strictly Come Dancing star Joe McFadden has joyfully announced his engagement to a man, as he came out as gay and was flooded with support from fans.The Scottish actor, who won the show with Katya Jones and has always kept his personal life under wraps, including his love life, has now shared the happy news.Despite being linked to Casualty actress Kirsty Mitchell in the past, the Holby City star, 48, has consistently dismissed speculation about his romantic relationships.Joe McFadden previously spoke to the Daily Record back in 2017 about his single status following scooping the Strictly trophy, saying: "I don't know why I'm single.
I must be unlovable, I don't know. Who knows? Maybe I work too hard." However, he did acknowledge one special presence in his life, his cherished dog Doug.
In previous discussions, he stated that it was "rude" to inquire about his love life as reported in the Mirror, but he understood the public's curiosity due to his high-profile career.
He said: "There's nothing to speak of, I just think it's not really anyone's business. I don't mean that to sound aggressive or confrontational but it'd be like going up to that guy [he points to a waiter] and asking who he's sleeping with.
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